Cut vs. Cutting: What's the Difference?
Edited by Sumera Saeed || By Sawaira Riaz || Updated on October 6, 2023
"Cut" is both a noun and a verb referring to the act of penetrating, dividing, or removing a portion of something, while "cutting" can be a noun, representing the piece removed or the act itself, or an adjective, describing something as sharp or incisive.
Key Differences
"Cut" has multiple usages in English; it can serve as a noun or a verb, depending on the context. As a verb, "cut" refers to the action of removing or dividing something using a sharp-edged tool or object. It can signify the act of making an incision, severing, or removing a portion. As a noun, "cut" signifies the result of the action, representing the opening or wound made. In contrast, "cutting" can be a gerund, representing the action of cutting as a noun, or it can refer to the piece that has been removed.
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"Cutting," in its adjective form, describes something that is capable of making cuts, typically due to having a sharp edge, or it can represent remarks or comments that are sharply critical or hurtful. "Cut," in its various forms, can signify both the act and the outcome of dividing, reducing, or removing, allowing it to be versatile in its application, be it in cooking, textiles, or any field where removal or division occurs.
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The word "cut" is widely utilized in various contexts and domains to signify the action or the result of severing or removing a portion. For instance, in filmmaking, a "cut" is a change in scene achieved by splicing two shots together. Conversely, "cutting" might refer more specifically to the process of editing film scenes or to remarks intended to wound or hurt emotionally. The distinction in usage between "cut" and "cutting" can influence the interpretation of the terms in different situations.
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"Cut" and "cutting" are closely related but their usage can vary significantly. For example, in gardening, you might "cut" a branch and then plant the "cutting" to propagate a new plant. Here, "cut" is the action performed, and "cutting" is the result, the severed piece intended for planting. Understanding the nuanced difference between these terms allows for clearer communication and comprehension in various disciplines.
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In conclusion, "cut" serves as a versatile term in the English language, depicting both action and result in the process of division or removal. "Cutting" complements this by representing both the ongoing action and the product of the action, or describing something as sharp or incisively hurtful. Recognizing the multifaceted nature of these terms enriches understanding and enhances communication.
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Sep 25, 2023
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Comparison Chart
Represents
The action or the result of severing or removing.
The ongoing action, the removed piece, or sharply critical.
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Usage Context
Cooking, textiles, filmmaking, etc.
Gardening, editing, criticizing, etc.
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Action/Product
Can denote both action and its result.
Denotes ongoing action or the product of action.
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Descriptive Ability
Not used as an adjective.
Can describe something as sharp or incisively hurtful.
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Cut and Cutting Definitions
Cutting
The action or process of cutting something.
The cutting of the fabric was meticulous.
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Cutting
Capable of cutting or dividing something due to sharpness.
The cutting edge of the blade was extremely sharp.
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Cut
A segment or part separated from the whole.
He took a cut of the profits.
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Cutting
Capable of or designed for incising, shearing, or severing
A cutting tool.
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Cut
To separate into parts with or as if with a sharp-edged instrument; sever
Cut cloth with scissors.
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Cutting
Injuring or capable of injuring the feelings of others
"He can say the driest, most cutting things in the quietest of tones" (Charlotte Brontë).
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Cutting
A part, such as a stem, leaf, or root, removed from a plant to propagate a new plant, as through rooting or grafting.
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Cutting
The action of the verb to cut.
How many different cuttings can this movie undergo?
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Cut
To exhibit the appearance or give the impression of
Cuts a fine figure on the dance floor.
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Cutting
A leaf, stem, branch, or root removed from a plant and cultivated to grow a new plant.
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Cutting
(countable) An abridged selection of written work, often intended for performance.
The actor had to make his cutting shorter to fit the audition time.
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Cutting
An open passage at a level lower than the surrounding terrain, dug for a canal, railway, or road to go through.
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Cut
(Games) To divide (a deck of cards) into two parts, as in completing a shuffle or in exposing a card at random.
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To reduce the size, extent, or duration of; curtail or shorten
Cut a payroll.
Cut a budget.
Cut the cooking time in half.
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Cutting
The process of bringing metals to a desired shape by chipping away the unwanted material.
Boring, drilling, milling, and turning are all different kinds of metal cutting processes.
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Cutting
The act of cutting one's own skin as a symptom of a mental disorder; self-harm.
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Cut
(Computers) To remove (a segment) from a document or graphics file for storage in a buffer.
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Cutting
That is used for cutting.
I need some sort of cutting utensil to get through this shrink wrap.
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Cutting
Of criticism, remarks, etc.: (potentially) hurtful.
The director gave the auditioning actors cutting criticism.
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Cutting
The act or process of making an incision, or of severing, felling, shaping, etc.
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Cutting
Something cut, cut off, or cut out, as a twig or scion cut off from a stock for the purpose of grafting or of rooting as an independent plant; something cut out of a newspaper; an excavation cut through a hill or elsewhere to make a way for a railroad, canal, etc.; a cut.
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Cutting
The activity of selecting the scenes to be shown and putting them together to create a film
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Cutting
A part (sometimes a root or leaf or bud) removed from a plant to propagate a new plant through rooting or grafting
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Cut
(Slang) To be able to manage; handle successfully
Couldn't cut the long hours anymore.
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Cutting
The act of cutting something into parts;
His cuts were skillful
His cutting of the cake made a terrible mess
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Cutting
An excerpt cut from a newspaper or magazine;
He searched through piles of letters and clippings
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Cutting
The division of a deck of cards before dealing;
He insisted that we give him the last cut before every deal
The cutting of the cards soon became a ritual
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Cutting
The act of penetrating or opening open with a sharp edge;
His cut in the lining revealed the hidden jewels
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Cutting
The act of diluting something;
The cutting of whiskey with water
The thinning of paint with turpentine
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Cutting
The act of shortening something by cutting off the ends;
The barber gave him a good cut
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Cutting
(of speech) harsh or hurtful in tone or character;
Cutting remarks
Edged satire
A stinging comment
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Cutting
As physically painful as if caused by a sharp instrument;
A cutting wind
Keen winds
Knifelike cold
Piercing knifelike pains
Piercing cold
Piercing criticism
A stabbing pain
Lancinating pain
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Cut
(Computers) To remove a part of a document or graphics file and store it in a buffer.
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Cutting
A piece of text or image taken from a larger work.
She kept a cutting from her favorite magazine.
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Cutting
A leaf, stem, or root removed from a plant for propagation.
The cutting has developed roots in the soil.
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Cut
(Games) To divide a pack of cards into two parts, especially in order to make a chance decision or selection.
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Cut
To make an abrupt transition to another segment of film, video, or audio
Cut from one shot to another.
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Cut
The result of cutting, especially an opening or wound made by a sharp edge.
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Cut
(Sports) The remainder of contestants in a competition, especially in golf, after some have been eliminated
Did very well but still missed the cut.
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Cut
(Games) The act of dividing a deck of cards into two parts, as before dealing.
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Cut
A movie at a given stage in its editing
Approved the final cut for distribution.
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Cut
A single selection of music from a recording, especially a phonograph recording.
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Cut
To divide with a knife, scissors, or another sharp instrument.
Would you please cut the cake?
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Cut
(intransitive) To engage in self-harm by making cuts in one's own skin.
The patient said she had been cutting since the age of thirteen.
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Cut
To wound or hurt deeply the sensibilities of; to pierce.
Sarcasm cuts to the quick.
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Cut
To interfere, as a horse; to strike one foot against the opposite foot or ankle in using the legs.
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Cut
(intransitive) To admit of incision or severance; to yield to a cutting instrument.
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Cut
To separate or omit, in a situation where one was previously associated.
Travis was cut from the team.
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Cut
To abridge or shorten a work; to remove a portion of a recording during editing.
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Cut
To reduce, especially intentionally.
They're going to cut salaries by fifteen percent.
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Cut
To absent oneself from (a class, an appointment, etc.).
I cut fifth period to hang out with Angela.
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Cut
To ignore as a social rebuff or snub.
After the incident at the dinner party, people started to cut him on the street.
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Cut
To make an abrupt transition from one scene or image to another.
The camera then cut to the woman on the front row who was clearly overcome and crying tears of joy.
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Cut
To remove (text, a picture, etc.) and place in memory in order to paste at a later time.
Select the text, cut it, and then paste it in the other application.
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Cut
(intransitive) To enter a queue in the wrong place.
One student kept trying to cut in front of the line.
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Cut
(intransitive) To intersect or cross in such a way as to divide in half or nearly so.
This road cuts right through downtown.
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Cut
To make the ball spin sideways by running one's fingers down the side of the ball while bowling it. en
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Cut
To deflect (a bowled ball) to the off, with a chopping movement of the bat.
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Cut
(intransitive) To change direction suddenly.
The football player cut to his left to evade a tackle.
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Cut
To make or negotiate.
I'll cut a check for you.
I didn't deserve it, but he cut me a deal.
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Cut
To dilute or adulterate something, especially a recreational drug.
The best malt whiskies are improved if they are cut with a dash of water.
The bartender cuts his beer to save money and now it's all watery.
Drug dealers sometimes cut cocaine with lidocaine.
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Cut
(transitive) To stop, disengage, or cease.
The schoolchildren were told to cut the noise.
Cut the engines when the plane comes to a halt!
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Cut
(sports) To drive (a ball) to one side, as by (in billiards or croquet) hitting it fine with another ball, or (in tennis) striking it with the racket inclined.
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Cut
(bodybuilding) To lose body mass, aiming to keep muscle but lose body fat.
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Cut
Reduced.
The pitcher threw a cut fastball that was slower than his usual pitch.
Cut brandy is a liquor made of brandy and hard grain liquor.
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(bodybuilding) Having muscular definition in which individual groups of muscle fibers stand out among larger muscles.
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Cut
(informal) Circumcised or having been the subject of female genital mutilation.
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Cut
An opening resulting from cutting; an incision or wound.
Look at this cut on my finger!
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Cut
A notch, passage, or channel made by cutting or digging; a furrow; a groove.
A cut for a railroad
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Cut
An artificial navigation channel as distinguished from a navigable river.
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Cut
A share or portion of profits.
The bank robbers disbanded after everyone got their cut of the money.
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Cut
(cricket) A batsman's shot played with a swinging motion of the bat, to hit the ball backward of point.
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(cricket) Sideways movement of the ball through the air caused by a fast bowler imparting spin to the ball.
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(sports) In lawn tennis, etc., a slanting stroke causing the ball to spin and bound irregularly; also, the spin thus given to the ball.
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Cut
(golf) In a strokeplay competition, the early elimination of those players who have not then attained a preannounced score, so that the rest of the competition is less pressed for time and more entertaining for spectators.
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Cut
A passage omitted or to be omitted from a play, movie script, speech, etc.
The director asked the cast to note down the following cuts.
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Cut
(card games) The act or right of dividing a deck of playing cards.
The player next to the dealer makes a cut by placing the bottom half on top.
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Cut
The manner or style a garment etc. is fashioned in.
I like the cut of that suit.
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Cut
(fencing) An attack made with a chopping motion of the blade, landing with its edge or point.
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A deliberate snub, typically a refusal to return a bow or other acknowledgement of acquaintance.
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A definable part, such as an individual song, of a recording, particularly of commercial records, audio tapes, CDs, etc.
The drummer on the last cut of their CD is not identified.
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(archaeology) A truncation, a context that represents a moment in time when other archaeological deposits were removed for the creation of some feature such as a ditch or pit.
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Cut
An engraved block or plate; the impression from such an engraving.
A book illustrated with fine cuts
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Cut
The failure of a college officer or student to be present at any appointed exercise.
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Cut
That which is used to dilute or adulterate a recreational drug.
Don't buy his coke: it's full of cut.
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(bodybuilding) A time period when one tries to lose fat while retaining muscle mass.
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The range of temperatures used to distill a particular mixture of hydrocarbons from crude oil.
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To separate the parts of with, or as with, a sharp instrument; to make an incision in; to gash; to sever; to divide.
You must cut this flesh from off his breast.
Before the whistling winds the vessels fly,With rapid swiftness cut the liquid way.
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Cut
To sever and cause to fall for the purpose of gathering; to hew; to mow or reap.
Thy servants can skill to cut timer.
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Cut
To sever and remove by cutting; to cut off; to dock; as, to cut the hair; to cut the nails.
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To form or shape by cutting; to make by incision, hewing, etc.; to carve; to hew out.
Why should a man. whose blood is warm within,Sit like his grandsire cut in alabaster?
Loopholes cut through thickest shade.
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Cut
To wound or hurt deeply the sensibilities of; to pierce; to lacerate; as, sarcasm cuts to the quick.
The man was cut to the heart.
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To refuse to recognize; to ignore; as, to cut a person in the street; to cut one's acquaintance.
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To absent one's self from; as, to cut an appointment, a recitation. etc.
An English tradesman is always solicitous to cut the shop whenever he can do so with impunity.
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Cut
To deflect (a bowled ball) to the off, with a chopping movement of the bat.
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To drive (an object ball) to either side by hitting it fine on the other side with the cue ball or another object ball.
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To strike (a ball) with the racket inclined or struck across the ball so as to put a certain spin on the ball.
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To drive (a ball) to one side by hitting with another ball.
I would to God, . . . The king had cut off my brother's.
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Cut
To do the work of an edged tool; to serve in dividing or gashing; as, a knife cuts well.
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To admit of incision or severance; to yield to a cutting instrument.
Panels of white wood that cuts like cheese.
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Cut
To perform the operation of dividing, severing, incising, intersecting, etc.; to use a cutting instrument.
He saved the lives of thousands by his manner of cutting for the stone.
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Cut
To divide a pack of cards into two portion to decide the deal or trump, or to change the order of the cards to be dealt.
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Cut
An opening made with an edged instrument; a cleft; a gash; a slash; a wound made by cutting; as, a sword cut.
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A stroke or blow or cutting motion with an edged instrument; a stroke or blow with a whip.
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That which wounds the feelings, as a harsh remark or criticism, or a sarcasm; personal discourtesy, as neglecting to recognize an acquaintance when meeting him; a slight.
Rip called him by name, but the cur snarled, snapped his teeth, and passed on. This was an unkind cut indeed.
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Cut
A notch, passage, or channel made by cutting or digging; a furrow; a groove; as, a cut for a railroad.
This great cut or ditch Secostris . . . purposed to have made a great deal wider and deeper.
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A portion severed or cut off; a division; as, a cut of beef; a cut of timber.
It should be understood, moreover, . . . that the group are not arbitrary cuts, but natural groups or types.
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Cut
An engraved block or plate; the impression from such an engraving; as, a book illustrated with fine cuts.
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Manner in which a thing is cut or formed; shape; style; fashion; as, the cut of a garment.
With eyes severe and beard of formal cut.
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Cut
The failure of a college officer or student to be present at any appointed exercise.
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Cut
A slanting stroke causing the ball to spin and bound irregularly; also, the spin so given to the ball.
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Cut
A stroke on the off side between point and the wicket; also, one who plays this stroke.
Now draweth cut . . . The which that hath the shortest shall begin.
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Cut
The act of reducing the amount or number;
The mayor proposed extensive cuts in the city budget
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Cut
A distinct selection of music from a recording or a compact disc;
He played the first cut on the cd
The title track of the album
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Cut
The act of penetrating or opening open with a sharp edge;
His cut in the lining revealed the hidden jewels
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(film) an immediate transition from one shot to the next;
The cut from the accident scene to the hospital seemed too abrupt
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The act of cutting something into parts;
His cuts were skillful
His cutting of the cake made a terrible mess
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The omission that is made when an editorial change shortens a written passage;
An editor's deletions frequently upset young authors
Both parties agreed on the excision of the proposed clause
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Cut
The act of shortening something by cutting off the ends;
The barber gave him a good cut
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Cut
In baseball; a batter's attempt to hit a pitched ball;
He took a vicious cut at the ball
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Cut
(sports) a stroke that puts reverse spin on the ball;
Cuts do not bother a good tennis player
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Cut
The division of a deck of cards before dealing;
He insisted that we give him the last cut before every deal
The cutting of the cards soon became a ritual
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Cut
An unexcused absence from class;
He was punished for taking too many cuts in his math class
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Cut
Cut down on; make a reduction in;
Reduce your daily fat intake
The employer wants to cut back health benefits
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Cut
Turn sharply; change direction abruptly;
The car cut to the left at the intersection
The motorbike veered to the right
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Cut
Form by probing, penetrating, or digging;
Cut a hole
Cut trenches
The sweat cut little rivulets into her face
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Cut
Hit (a ball) with a spin so that it turns in the opposite direction;
Cut a pingpong ball
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Cut
Make out and issue;
Write out a check
Cut a ticket
Please make the check out to me
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Cut
Informal: be able to manage or manage successfully;
I can't hack it anymore
She could not cut the long days in the office
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Cut
Pass directly and often in haste;
We cut through the neighbor's yard to get home sooner
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Cut
Divide a deck of cards at random into two parts to make selection difficult;
Wayne cut
She cut the deck for a long time
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Cut
Cause to stop operating by disengaging a switch;
Turn off the stereo, please
Cut the engine
Turn out the lights
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Cut
Fell by sawing; hew;
The Vietnamese cut a lot of timber while they occupied Cambodia
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Cut
Penetrate injuriously;
The glass from the shattered windshield cut into her forehead
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Cut
Weed out unwanted or unnecessary things;
We had to lose weight, so we cut the sugar from our diet
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Cut
Reduce in scope while retaining essential elements;
The manuscript must be shortened
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Cut
Cut off the testicles (of male animals such as horses);
The vet gelded the young horse
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Cut
Separated into parts or laid open or penetrated with a sharp edge or instrument;
The cut surface was mottled
Cut tobacco
Blood from his cut forehead
Bandages on her cut wrists
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Cut
(used of grass or vegetation) cut down with a hand implement or machine;
The smell of new-mown hay
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(of pages of a book) having the folds of the leaves trimmed or slit;
The cut pages of the book
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Wounded by cutting deeply;
Got a gashed arm in a knife fight
Had a slashed cheek from the broken glass
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(used of rates or prices) reduced usually sharply;
The slashed prices attracted buyers
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A wound or opening made by a sharp object.
The cut healed within a few days.
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FAQs
Is “cut” specific to any domain?
No, “cut” is a versatile word used across various domains like cooking, filmmaking, and textiles.
Sawaira Riaz
Sep 25, 2023
Is “cut” both a noun and a verb?
Yes, “cut” can function as both a noun and a verb, representing both the action and the result of cutting.
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Sep 25, 2023
Can “cutting” denote the process of editing film?
Yes, “cutting” can refer to the process of editing and splicing film scenes.
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Sep 25, 2023
Does “cut” always involve a reduction?
No, while “cut” can mean to reduce or remove, it can also refer to creating an opening or dividing.
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Sep 25, 2023
Can “cutting” represent a segment of a plant?
Yes, “cutting” can refer to a piece of a plant, like a stem or leaf, removed for propagation.
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Sep 25, 2023
Does “cutting” imply precision?
Not necessarily, “cutting” does not always imply precision and can vary in accuracy.
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Sep 25, 2023
Does a “cut” always heal?
Not necessarily, while many cuts do heal, the healing depends on the depth, location, and care provided.
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Sep 25, 2023
Can “cutting” be used as an adjective?
Yes, “cutting” can describe something as sharp or remarks as sharply critical.
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Sep 25, 2023
Can “cutting” remarks be unintentional?
Yes, sometimes people may make cutting remarks without intending to hurt or criticize.
Aimie Carlson
Sep 25, 2023
Is “cutting” used in gardening?
Yes, “cutting” is a common term in gardening to refer to a section of a plant used for propagation.
Harlon Moss
Sep 25, 2023
Can “cut” refer to a share of profits?
Yes, “cut” can colloquially refer to a person’s share of profits or benefits.
Sawaira Riaz
Sep 25, 2023
Can “cut” refer to removing a portion of text?
Yes, “cut” can refer to the removal or omission of a portion of text in editing.
Harlon Moss
Sep 25, 2023
Can “cut” refer to the style of clothing?
Yes, “cut” can refer to the style or shape in which a garment is made.
Janet White
Sep 25, 2023
Is a “cut” always visible?
No, some cuts may be internal or small enough to be not easily visible.
Aimie Carlson
Sep 25, 2023
Are “cutting” comments always negative?
Typically, “cutting” comments are considered negative as they are sharply critical or hurtful.
Janet White
Sep 25, 2023
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